Mad River Taste Week 2018
This August we will celebrate the makers and growers of the Mad River Valley with tours, tastings, dinners and other special events during Mad River Taste Week. This is a great opportunity to discover all of the incredible food and drink that is coming from of our community, made by our friends and neighbors and sought by foodies across the country.
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Mad River Taste Week Events
Saturday, August 4th
Sunday, August 5th
Monday, August 6th
Tuesday, August 7th
- Vermont Farm and Food Tour
- Tour and Tasting at Awake Coffee
- Vermont Bean Crafters Tour
- Mad River Distillers Tasting
- Little Hogback Farm Maple Tasting
- von Trapp Farmstead Cheese Tasting
- Tour of Alpenglow Farm at the East Warren Community Market
- Beer and Cheese pairing - Featuring von Trapp Farmstead and Lawson’s Finest Liquids
Wednesday, August 8th
- Knoll Farm Tour
- Mad River Fiber Arts Mill Tour
- Mad River Fiber Arts Mill Tour 2
- Goodmix Tasting
- Round Up on the River
Thursday, August 9th
- Mad River Food Hub Tour
- Mad River Distillers Tour
- Tin Hat Cider Tasting
- Lawson’s Finest Liquids Tasting at the Warren Store
Friday, August 10th
- Ploughgate Creamery Tour
- von Trapp Farmstead Tour
- Quayl’s Chocolates Tasting
- Tonewood Maple Tasting
- Charcuterie and Cider Pairing with Babette’s Table
- Hartshorn Farm Tour and Pizza
Saturday, August 11th
- Farmers Market
- Green Rabbit Bakery Tour
- 2nd Annual Vermont Cheese Dinner - Inn at the Round Barn
Sunday, August 12th
- 10th Annual Vermont Cheesemakers Festival @ Shelburne Farms
The Mad River Valley has long been known for its exemplary food scene, one of the first and favored farmers’ markets in Vermont, an active localvore movement, and many award-winning artisans including Ploughgate Creamery, VonTrapp Farmstead, Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Mad River Distillers, Tonewood Maple, Green Rabbit Bakery and Vermont Bean Crafters.
~Robin Morris, President of the Mad River Food Hub, the first USDA inspected food business incubator in the country
Funding for this Mad River Taste event was made possible in part with a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development and additional funds from Mad River Rotary and Mad River Food Hub. Additional sponsorship is provided by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets.
